A consumer-oriented program evaluation of a master's level clinical psychology training program is reported. A goal attainment model of evaluation was employed, requiring specification of program goals, development of goal-related objectives and hypotheses, and formulation of recommendations for program modification based on results achieved.…

This monograph examines the assessment of moral development over the past half century. Recent renewed interest in the field has led to the creation of new techniques and to the refinement of existing methods. Unsolved problems in theory and in technical development provide challenges for researchers in the future. (LMO)

Reports on an assessment study of secondary vocational education based on student testing and surveys of teachers, parents, students, and vocational administrators. Suggested improvements include (1) emphasis on basic skills, (2) more career counseling, (3) business-school partnerships, (4) local vocational plan development, and (5) cooperation…

The role of British external examiner in regulating standards in first degree college courses is discussed. A personal view is given of the examiner's current role in geography departments. Consideration is given to the examiner's potential role in the higher education debate on standards and quality comparison. (Author/TRS)

Reports developments in mathematics education research for 1985. Items discussed are: (1) establishment of the Mathematical Sciences Education Board; (2) Journal for Research in Mathematics Education monograph series; (3) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Research Advisory Committee Research Award Program; (4) Research Agenda Project;…

For the Oxnard (California) School District--expected shortly to become the second fastest growing in the United States--year-round education is both cost and educationally effective. Three year-round program analyses, other cost benefits, and improvement in student achievement are outlined in terms of comparable data for traditional schools. (KS)

Describes Fox Valley Technical Institute's instructional audit process, whereby a team of local employers visits the college and assesses the value of its programs in meeting local labor market needs. Considers the benefits of involving employers in the process. (HB)

Since the 1970s, policymakers have learned that test results can be used as an administrative mechanism to implement policy. A national system of external certification tests would involve several problems: (1) absence of independent examination boards; (2) negative impact on teaching; (3) tendency to elitism; (4) competition for RFP's; and (5)…

Recommends that education agencies adopt "intermediate implementation goals" for reform and assess progress toward these goals, in order to satisfy political pressure for visible improvements and thus retain public support. (MCG)

Findings from the National Assessment of Educational Progress in mathematics for 1973 and 1978 are reviewed. The differences between means of Black and White students are analyzed and discussed. (MNS)

Requirements for assessment under Public Law 94-142, the development of an Individualized Education Program for each handicapped child, the least restrictive environment, handicapping conditions, implementation procedures, diagnostic teaching strategies and learning conditions, teaching ideas, and a format for diagnostic interviews are each…

The drop in national test scores has led to many changes in mathematics education. This article presents a historical account of mathematics test results for California and for American youth. (Author/DF)

Analysis of the results of this survey reveals that (1) institutions need to disseminate more effectively information about masters programs in speech communication and (2) future evaluation should be limited to more objective indicators of quality. (PD)

The paper considers some of the problems involved in the interpretation of participants' evaluations of management development programs. In particular, it argues that, in the case of participative "open evaluation" sessions, it is important to recognize that participants' attitudes and feelings toward the learning group may influence the…

While it is not easy to implement merit pay for school administrators, the author argues its importance and presents the necessary conditions for successful program implementation. (MD)